Chapter 37. Doris Is Mine to Deal with

It was incredible the kind of power Jack had over people; he could make a grown guard cry in fear. I shuddered at the thought, hating that my future was being tied to this man.

I turned back to the masked man and the old man to tell them they needed to leave, but they were already gone. I looked around wildly, seeing if I can spot them. But neither of them was anywhere in sight; I breathed out. I was relieved that they got out.

I just hoped they remained safe.

I silently sent a small prayer to the moon gods that they got out safely and remained safe for the rest of their days.

"It won't happen again," the guard said, his tone begging for forgiveness.

I can hear the scoffing sound that Jack made.

"See that it doesn't," Jack hissed.

Jack pushed the doors of the prison open, and he stormed in with another guard, the same one as before, following closely behind him.

I stumbled backward in the cell; pressing my body firmly against